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GF51 SCV

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,569 mi
Last recorded58,569 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 SCV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 58,569 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

handbrake lever some wear

signs of minor corrosion to subframes

Fail 17 Apr 2023 58,557 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

handbrake lever some wear

signs of corrosion to subframes

vehicle low

Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 57,742 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 57,741 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 57,028 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to front & rear subframes

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2017 56,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to front & rear subframes

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Poor visual access to rear inner brake pads

Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,106 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 53,771 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 51,548 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2013 49,709 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 46,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 43,928 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 43,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 38,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2010 38,615 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,322 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 27,374 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 24,184 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 20,712 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 15,902 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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GF51 SCV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2001 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF51 SCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF51 SCV?

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What year was GF51 SCV registered?

GF51 SCV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is GF51 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 SCV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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